"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, certain that God is appealing through us. We plead on Christ's behalf, "Be reconciled to God.'" 2 Corinthians 5:20 HCSB
In the running and racing world, it has become quite common for race promoters, shoe companies, sports drink makers, and other companies that make products for runners to employ ambassadors, or people who act as representatives or promoters of their event or product, to help them draw in participants or make sales. Currently blessed, myself, to be an ambassador for a major shoe company and a large race series, I have learned that people are much more likely to try a brand or register for a run if they believe the ambassador would do the same if given the chance without any incentives for doing so.
In other words, the true like or dislike an ambassador displays for what they are promoting strongly influences whether a person will choose to buy their product or participate in their event. The same is true of our witness for the Lord. As believers, we are all "ambassadors for Christ" with the important job of pleading for others to "be reconciled to God." But guess what? If they don't see the love that you and I have for Jesus, they likely won't be swayed to follow Him. And that would surely be a tragedy of infinite measure.
So remember that people are watching you everywhere you go my friend. And as a representative for Christ, they will either come to know Him or to turn away from Him because of your actions or your speech. Does your life show that you truly love others? Because if it doesn't, how can anyone believe you love the Lord?
Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder that the things we do or don't affect whether we reach the lost. Help us to live our lives loving and serving You and others so well that people will know, without a doubt, that we represent the one true God and will want to know You more. It's in Your precious name we pray Jesus. Amen.
Happy Running!!!
The proof of Your love _ for KING & COUNTRY
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